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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

Executive Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law - Georgetown University

The Executive Director collaborates with, and reports to, the Faculty Director to set the vision, objectives, and goals for the O’Neill Institute, as well as to effectively execute that vision. This includes strategic planning, supervising staff, fundraising, planning events, programs, and conferences, advancing sponsored research, developing publications, and coordinating programs for students. It requires rigorous stewardship of the Institute’s programs, activities, and finances. In addition, the Executive Director supervises 7 Center Directors, and oversees administration, finance, communications, and other core responsibilities. S/he also engages in independent scholarly activities, including research and writing, lecturing, and occasional teaching, as appropriate.

Additional Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Institution-Building
• Fundraising
• Convening
• Curricular Administration
• Communications
• Recruitment Management and Budgeting
  
  

Work Interactions

Working closely with the Institute’s Faculty Director, the Executive Director will work to establish the Institute (or maintain the Institute’s reputation) as the leading local, national, and global voice in and convener of discussions and debates about health policy; spearhead the Institute’s fundraising and communications efforts; and supervise many of the day-to-day functions of Institute staff, fellows, and students. The incumbent will develop and lead programming, as well as research activities and collect information about Institute activities and the activities of affiliated entities.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Possess a J.D., Ph.D., M.D., MBA or terminal degree.
• At least seven years of senior or executive leadership experience.
• Skilled in fundraising and development.
• Demonstrated expertise in program building and management, sponsored research, and academic administration.
• An innovative thinker in possession of independent judgment, accountability, impeccable integrity, sense of fairness, and expert experience in interactions with a diverse range of people and interests. The Institute seeks an individual who thrives in a team environment
• Should possess excellent communication, organizational, financial, and leadership skills
• Should be able to take initiative, implement vision, resolve problems, and advance the mission and vision of the Institute
• Should have experience and expertise collaborating with government agencies, international organizations, civil society or think tank partners
• Should also have successful experience in programming and convening both high-level and more localized events (such as roundtables, colloquia, and symposia)
• Will have knowledge of leading scholars, authors, and researchers in the field to build partnerships and collaborations
• Will have both national and global experience and will have previously served on a 501c3 board or boards, with an understanding of fiduciary responsibilities, organizational governance, delegation of responsibilities, and working with others in leadership
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with academic leaders, faculty, staff, donors and volunteers.
• Recruitment Management and Budgeting
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with expertise and additional training in medicine, political science, economics, public health, social determinants of health, bioethics, or related disciplines.
  
  

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf